As the trio head back to their hotel, it would seem that Crestfallen, had met another one with the one who is striking a deal with him.
A lady with blue coloured eyes, a familiar with AAA whom she had met that night at the Spacecar Station.
Crestfallen- White hair, blue eyes, you're the daughter of the Entelechy, the special guest arriving here in Echelon.
???- There's more to this. There are more 'fugitives' that will appear in Echelon.
Crestfallen- You are very sure, but what is someone like you wearing a mask....that too with 5 eye symbols....don't tell me you're one of those...
No you can't be...you're no criminal to be one of us.
???- I myself don't know what I've gotten myself into, but if it is related to someone of Antharas, then this occassion will strike the perfect opportunity.
Crestfallen- Opportunity ?
???- Hahaha... I'll show you exactly what I'm talking about.
The woman takes out a figure, with arms and limbs.
???- Oh? Seems like this doll really likes you.
Crestfallen- Hm? What could I have possibly done to make a doll like me?
???- 'Converge'- the process of manipulating bodies. Anyone I look at, makes my flux interact with them via Core and I can control them.
Crestfallen-*evil chuckles* seems like you need their facial appearance to do so...or-
The lady then very tightly pinches his left arm, which leaves Crestfallen screaming a bit.
Crestfallen- You-
???- So it keeps people like you too under control huh...quite unexpected.
Meanwhile later at 'The Scorpion's Backbone'
Bolt- Alright, lets keep sleeping until the evening.
Lyria- Well said, I couldn't care less if I died alone than die fighting those rascals.
AAA - You seem to know a lot about these...what's your connection before with them?
Bolt- Also, this flux power...where do you learn it.
Lyria- School. You go there and sometimes during inspection, already existing flux wielding scouts will check up on students who have the potential to wield flux and ask them if they want to learn this power.
Bolt- Let me guess....they are forced?
Lyria- Yes.
AAA- In a way because they usually try and threaten in ways such as; you could die if you didn't learn to control the power within you. But yes flux can be sensed and at atleast they don't just make any average person learn it and die.
Lyria- There are plenty of things to know about it. However you, Bolt can only use one of the Archetypes.
Bolt- So...burst is an archetype of flux only?
AAA- That's right, a heavy attack which you seem to use it with physical power to attack enemies is the best way you could use that. Burst is the perfect offense against someone's defense.
Bolt- Hold on! This sounds like such a video game power system...
Lyria- Think of it that way beacause if you want to survive in this world, the you have to learn atleast a few of these.
AAA- Don't worry though, Lyria can use everything there is in Flux along with Incendiary 🔥. So we're pretty much never going to have to worry about our offense. Even I myself don't know who can keep up with her in a one versus one combat.
Plus...you have me who can use Quasar 🌌, the strongest component of the universe, but unfortunately my prowess exceeds as far as to just creating a portal and use Phase for us to escape.
Bolt- Then again....the two of you make me seem helpless.
Lyria- It is what it is, so let's just sleep till evening. We start at 6. Be there at 7. The CEO will arrive at the Casino at 9. Being early is out primary objective.
AAA - Good planning there!
As the trio sleep and then wake up at 6 in the evening, it seems there are some other problems happening.
???- Well it seems like you are also a part of us then.
Crestfallen- So you're one of the secret vanguards? Excellent. Together we can make a great de--
???- No. My goal here is to assassinate that man, my self proclaimed father.
Crestfallen- Delusional.
The woman pinches the left ear of the doll.
Crestfallen- You...piece of...
???- Call me Cetus.
Crestfallen- You mean...you're THE Cetus?
Cetus- Know your ranking in the Vanguards and learn how to speak to your seniors.
Crestfallen- Hahaha! Pardon me but I have a dance to attend tonight. That's where my schemes come into play....if that satisfies what you're after, senior.
Cetus- Go now, and don't I dare see you messing around with my plans or remember this doll of yours, ehehe~
Crestfallen is furious but he also has to prepare himself, to get dressed and reach on time. Sooner or later he joins revealing his face waiting at the bottom-most floor for Lyria.
Meanwhile, the trio in the Spacecar have a chat before they get down.
Bolt- So, what about your partner Lyria, you sure don't want to reveal an inch of your skin huh. Must mean you have little to no interest with such people.
AAA- Exactly but for us to get the intel we need from Antharas, we have to be ready for challenges
Lyria- Well this will be the first time seeing his 'face', so I'm a bit eager to see what happens as well.
Outside stands a blonde man with the similar gentleman suit that Bolt is wearing. He then waves, calling out for Lyria.
Crestfallen- OVER HERE, MS.LYRIAAA.
Lyria- Oh so that's him? Interesting...
Bolt- *could that really be the one that annilhated an entire race?* Take care Lyria, contact us through your phone.
Lyria- Alright, you two enjoy yourselves but remember to make cause any sort of drama.
AAA- We should be telling you that missus.
Lyria gives one last bye look before going to meet along with Crestfallen. Now Bolt and AAA go to the other entry where they two have to go in as couples.
Bolt- So...is the special guest thr only one who doesn't require a partner to come with?
AAA- He is the special guest after all, but we don't know the protocols for that man.
Bolt- Let's get in, get ourselves a table and try to maintain little distance with Lyria, just not too much.
AAA- Yea the least we can do is observed the arriving guests movements.
Bolt- Wouldn't that make us creeps?
AAA- Ugh...fine whatever you suggest I guess.
Bolt- Also..
AAA- What is it?
Bolt- About the dance, I may not seem very good while dancing so umm...please bare with me.
AAA- *huffs* It's not like I know any better either, let's just go slowly so we don't have to worry about two many issues.
Bolt- Interesting outfit choice though...trying to buy clothes that match your hair is good fashion sense. Unfortunately for me I have only black hair so yea this suit suits me.
AAA- Just quit overthinking and just say I look pretty in this alright!
Meanwhile in Skyveil...
???- Skyveil has no entry for people like you, state your business, one of the vanguard.
Cetus- Seems like you even found out my identity. Hmmm? Not showing your face are we?
???- Leave. Before I call the UBH.
Cetus- Ahahahahaha!!! The UBH, the universe's flawed group...what can they do to stop me? Anyways I'm not here to ruin your little gambling party. Don't just try hide your plans, Overseer Sam.
Sam- State your business.
TO BE CONTINUED